Odisha

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                                                                      ODISHA

Odisha is a state of india

In ancient times, Odisha was recognized as Kalinga, and it was also referred to as Utkal. This region is renowned as the land of Lord Jagannath.

Historical appellations of Odisha.

. KALINGA  ( 1100-700 BCE)

. UTKALA ( 3RD CENTURY B.C )

. MAHAKANTARA ( 4TH CENTURY A.D)

. UDRA( FIFTEENTH CENTURY A.D)

. ORDA ( 13TH CENTURY)

. ODDIYANA( 4TH CENTURY BCE)

. KAMALA MANDALA ( 13TH CENTURY CE)

. SOUTH KOSALA ( 6TH  CENTURY BCE)

. KONGODA( 6Th -8Th CENTURIES)

. TRIKALINGA( BETWEEN 1ST AND 6TH CENTURY)

. CHEDI ( 1ST CENTURY BC )

. TOSALI ( 3RD CENTURY)

. URANSHIN( 10TH CENTURY)


ODISHA BASIC INFORMATION

1. CAPITAKL- Bhubaneswar

2. CHIEF MINISTER-Naveen Patnaik

3. POPULATION- 46.4 Million

4. BIRD- Indian roller

5. FLOWER- Ashoka

6. DISTRICTS- 30 Districts,03 Division , 58 sub - division , 317 Tahasils , and 314 Blocks.



Odisha's popular tourist destinations.

konark sun temple

shree jagannath temple

lingaraj temple

udayagiri and khandagri caves 

nandankanan zoological park

bhubaneswar

shree maa tara tarini temple

shree mukteswara temple 

cuttack

chilika lake

odisha state musium

dhauli shanti stupa

sri ram temple 

sambalpur

barabati fort cuttack

biju patnaik park

tixarpada wildlife sanctuary

gopalpur

paradeep

Rajarani temple ,bbsr

bhadrak

rourkela

balasor

shree dhabaleswara temple

chandipur

jagatsinghpur

shree ananta basudev temple

state tribal musium

shree gundicha temple puri

Maa tarini temple,ghatgaon

similipal national park

shree bramheswara temple

regional museum of natural history

shri maa katak chandi temple ,cuttack

jajpur

maa samaleswari temple

pipili

mahadev chandrashekhar

Rayagada

balangir

ekamra kanan botanical gardens

bhitarkanika

kendrapara

brahmapur

balukhand - konark wildlife sanctuary

kala bhoomi odisha crafts museum

daringbadi

sanaghagara waterfall

shree biraja temple shaktipeeth ,jajpur

Ekamra haat

koraput

shree parsurameswara Temple

shree panchalingeswara

Baripada

Netaji Birth place museum, cuttack

ratnagiri monastery

bargarh

light house beach puri 

kalijai temple

ramachandi beach

shree baitala temple

chandaka forest

bhitarakanika national park

shree hanuman vatika

malkangiri

chandipur sea beach 

lalitagiri buddhist complex

satkosia tiger reserve

Alarnath temple

sakshigopal temple

shree gnanteswari temple, chiplima

Nilamadhaba temple

debrigarh wildlife sanctury bargarh

udayagiri buddhist monastery

pradhanpat waterfall

astaranga sea beach

barehipani waterfall

shree lokanath temple

Deras dam

shree vimala shakti peetha temple, puri

Anshupa lake

Buduma waterfall

shri markandeswara swamy temple

leaning temple of huma bimaleswar temple


. odisha occupies a unique position in the tribal map of india for having the largest variety of scheduled tribe communities. this state is the homeland of 62 different tribal communities. 

including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGS)

Numering 95,90,75,as per zollcensus.

. The sambar beer is the state animal of odisha

. The indian roller is the state bird of the india states of odisha .



SPORTS 

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

The Sports and Youth Services Department in Odisha is led by the esteemed Minister of Sports and Youth Services. The primary goal of the department is to encourage different sports and athletes within the state, as well as facilitate youth service initiatives. To achieve this objective, the department has made efforts to establish various sports activities. These include the development of sports infrastructure, management of sports hostels, organization of grassroots-level, state-level, national, and international sporting events, and the implementation of...The department engages in various significant endeavors such as establishing Physical Education colleges and recognizing outstanding sports personalities through awards and incentives. As a result of these efforts, Odisha now boasts numerous internationally renowned sports figures. To ensure the smooth and effective functioning of these activities and institutions, both the state-level and field-level administrative units of the department play a crucial role.


* IN 2018 , THE ODISHA GOVERNMENT HAD ANNOUNCED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THESE HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRES

1. SHOOTING

2. WEIGHT LIFTING

3.ATHLETICS

4. SWIMMING

5. HOCKEY

6. GYMNASTICS

7. SPORTS SCIENCE

8. FOOT BALL

 

* IN ADDITION TO HPCs , THE GOVERNMENT HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED APPROXIMATELY

16 SPORTS HOSTELS IN NEARLY 15 DISTRICTS OF ODISHA.

* INVESTMENT IN EXCELLENCE CENTRES LIKE HPCs IS A CRUCIAL FACTOR INODISHA SPORTS MODEL , AIMING FOR SUCCESS AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.

* 'SPORTS SCIENCE CENTERS' TREAT SPORTS AS A PROFESSION , PROVIDING SYSTEMATIC TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR PLAYERS TO BUILD THEIR CAREERS.

 


Odisha has recently initiated sports infrastructure projects valued at Rs 660 crore.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled sports infrastructure projects valued at Rs 660 crore on Friday, which includes 48 multi-purpose indoor stadiums.


Additionally, Patnaik initiated the groundwork for 11 sports projects.


"We are committed to offering top-notch facilities to our budding athletes. I am optimistic that the projects inaugurated today will significantly boost sports development in the region," he expressed.


Among the notable projects are 12 hockey training centers, the Cuttack Table Tennis Academy, and the Rourkela Gymnastics Academy, as per an official statement.


The multi-purpose indoor stadiums will be equipped with amenities for various sports such as badminton, table tennis, yoga, chess, and weightlifting, the official mentioned.


The 12 hockey training centers will provide professional coaching services, with Odisha now having a total of 23 such centers.


 SPORTS IN ODISHA

Sports holds great significance in the cultural fabric of Odisha and contributes significantly to the state's progress. Field hockey, athletics, association football, cricket, weightlifting, rugby union, and rugby sevens are widely embraced as the most popular sports in Odisha. The state is renowned as the Sports Capital of India, with the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack standing as prominent sporting arenas within the region.



INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ODISHA

Situated amidst the Eastern Ghats and nourished by the ebb and flow of the Bay of Bengal, Odisha is an exquisite state adorned with unspoiled beaches, grand mountains, sparkling rivers, captivating waterfalls, and a vibrant array of flora and fauna. Here, we present to you 20 captivating pieces of information about the enchanting state of Odisha. 1. Bhubaneswar – The City of Temples 2. Rocks Dating Back 3 Billion Years!

JAY JAGANNATH



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